Thursday, 28 January 2021

Fishing Fix


To the river for my weekly fishing fix, water was too dirty for perch - but I don’t mind the odd barbel! But to annihilate my nearly 8 year old PB made a rather familiar trip this season into a trip of dreams!!

Tiny pinch of breadflake about the size of my thumbnail, freelined in about 18 inches of water did the trick - and what a cracking fight - before my new PB was in the net - 14lb 2oz - get in!

A distinctive barbel - one I've caught once before - but she's been sat at the buffet cart since then! Backed up with barbel of 8lb 15oz and one about 3½lb. Fantastic. No mile count today - I floated home!
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28 comments:

  1. Piscatorial Quagswagging28 January 2021 at 07:49

    Even I'm on first names terms with that fish Brian, easily recognisable from your blog, a cracker !!

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    1. Brian28 January 2021 at 08:35

      Meatball! I’ve only caught her once before although I’ve seen her half a dozen times - she’s a proper wanderer. And piling on the weight - next year she might go over the magic number!

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  2. Steve28 January 2021 at 17:22

    Im always amazed how small rivers can produce such big fish. Well done cracking fish.

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    1. Brian28 January 2021 at 19:45

      Every time I’m on the train (back in the old days) I look at every little river and stream wondering what’s in there - they don’t need much water over their heads!

      Cheers - fantastic fish - it’ll take some beating...

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  3. Bureboyblog28 January 2021 at 20:52

    Bet you did

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    1. Brian28 January 2021 at 21:48

      Don’t remember touching the floor on the way home :-)

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  4. Adam C29 January 2021 at 13:49

    well done. Cracker!!

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    1. Brian29 January 2021 at 13:58

      Cheers, a beast - might be a while before I top that weight!

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  5. Adam C29 January 2021 at 13:53

    you need to update your PB widget?!!?

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    1. Brian29 January 2021 at 13:59

      Already done :-)

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    2. Brian29 January 2021 at 17:34

      Ah, you’re right - I missed that list - updated now!

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    3. Adam C29 January 2021 at 18:10

      I thought I saw you hadn't. But was "working" so only reading with half an eye!!

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  6. George Burton30 January 2021 at 13:39

    Incredible fish Brian.
    Looks like she has a few ailments too?

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    1. Brian30 January 2021 at 13:54

      Cheers George. It’s had that lump since at least 8lb or 9lb when a mate caught it - and named her Meatball - doesn’t seem to be doing any harm.

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  7. Tomek O30 January 2021 at 17:01

    Wspaniała !

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  8. Jack31 January 2021 at 11:38

    Cracking fish well done!

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    1. Brian31 January 2021 at 12:23

      Cheers Jack. You been out? Probably a silly question in these conditions!

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    2. Jack31 January 2021 at 12:54

      Not for the past few weeks! But I was getting the odd fish before these latest floods into double figures. Hopefully things settle down soon

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    3. Brian31 January 2021 at 13:01

      Been watching the water levels online (not that I can get there), hope it’s fishable soon - won’t be long before we run out of season...

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    4. Jack31 January 2021 at 16:24

      Yes not long now.. I have booked a few days off towards the end of the season, hopefully the river is fishable

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    5. Brian31 January 2021 at 16:53

      Doubt I’ll get back (I will if I can) - so let me know how you get on - cheers

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  9. Stu12 February 2021 at 15:52

    Not bad Brian!
    Meatball looks good never imagined her getting that big.

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    1. Brian12 February 2021 at 16:06

      Cheers Stu.
      How big is she going to get?

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    2. Stu12 February 2021 at 16:10

      God knows. Was surprised the wight it was before, but looks like she might go some more in the future if she carries on...

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    3. Stu12 February 2021 at 16:13

      By the weight*

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    4. Brian12 February 2021 at 16:25

      I’m amazed by the growth rate (weighed her twice). I hope she doesn’t come out again for a year - then I hope it’s to me :-)

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    5. Brian12 February 2021 at 16:34

      (But I know James will get her 1 or 2oz bigger before the season is over).

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